Manager - Deal Origination

<section class="job-section" id="st-companyDescription"><div><p class="googlejobs-paragraph--empty"></p><h2 class="title">Company Description</h2></div><div class="wysiwyg"><p><strong>We are a private equity firm focused on acquiring and growing mid-market software businesses. We move fast, operate with conviction, and look for companies with durable competitive positions in the $50–$100MM transaction range. We are not a growth equity fund chasing the next IPO — we buy businesses.</strong></p><p><strong>We are hiring a Manager of Deal Origination to build and own our deal pipeline. This is a high-ownership, high-visibility role sitting at the intersection of investment banking, business development, and relationship management. You will be the firm’s face to founders, CEOs, bankers, and lawyers — and the engine that keeps qualified opportunities moving to our deal team.</strong></p><p><strong>This is not a passive role. You will originate, not just process. The right person has done this before, has closed deals, and is ready to step into a seat with real accountability and real upside.</strong></p></div></section><section class="job-section" id="st-jobDescription"><div><p class="googlejobs-paragraph--empty"></p><h2 class="title">Job Description</h2></div><div class="wysiwyg" itemprop="responsibilities"><ul><li><p><strong>Build and manage a high-volume pipeline of proprietary M&A opportunities in the software vertical, targeting transactions in the $50–$100MM range</strong></p></li><li><p><strong>Own outbound deal origination: cold and warm outreach via email, phone, LinkedIn, and in-person at conferences and industry events</strong></p></li><li><p><strong>Develop and maintain relationships with sell-side intermediaries — bankers, brokers, and advisors — at middle market and boutique M&A firms</strong></p></li><li><p><strong>Identify, qualify, and engage directly with software company founders and owners who are not yet running a formal process</strong></p></li><li><p><strong>Represent the firm professionally in all external interactions; you will be in rooms with CEOs, investment bankers, and M&A counsel</strong></p></li><li><p><strong>Screen and prioritize inbound opportunities alongside the deal team</strong></p></li><li><p><strong>Travel to trade shows, conferences, target company meetings, and networking events — including on short notice</strong></p></li><li><p><strong>Maintain accurate pipeline tracking and activity reporting in CRM (Salesforce or equivalent)</strong></p></li><li><p><strong>Partner with investment principals to refine targeting criteria, develop thesis-driven outreach campaigns, and iterate on sourcing strategy</strong></p></li></ul></div></section><section class="job-section" id="st-qualifications"><div><p class="googlejobs-paragraph--empty"></p><h2 class="title">Qualifications</h2></div><div class="wysiwyg" itemprop="qualifications"><ul><li><p><strong>4–6 years of experience in investment banking (software/technology M&A strongly preferred), corporate development at a fund or PE-backed company, or a senior business development role with direct M&A exposure</strong></p></li><li><p><strong>A track record of closing deals — not just a part of working on deals that closed, but actually hands on closing them yourself.</strong></p></li><li><p><strong>Genuine business development experience: email campaigns, conference attendance, cold outreach, and relationship-building — not just execution support</strong></p></li><li><p><strong>Deep familiarity with middle market M&A mechanics, deal structuring, and the intermediary landscape</strong></p></li><li><p><strong>Exceptional interpersonal skills — you are charismatic, credible, and comfortable representing a firm at the highest levels</strong></p></li><li><p><strong>A scrappy, self-starting mentality; you set your own pace and it is fast</strong></p></li><li><p><strong>Bachelor’s degree from a top-tier university</strong></p></li></ul></div></section><section class="job-section" id="st-additionalInformation"><div><p class="googlejobs-paragraph--empty"></p><h2 class="title">Additional Information</h2></div><div class="wysiwyg" itemprop="incentives"><p>All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.</p></div></section>

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